Sebelius Blocks Teens ’ OTC Use of Plan B
by Karla Dial
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today denied a petition to make a possible abortifacient drug available to women of all ages without a prescription — overriding a Food and Drug Administration decision saying it would be OK.
Since 2009, Plan B One-Step — also known as the “morning-after pill,” because it may prevent pregnancy if taken within 72 hours following intercourse — has been available over the counter to women 17 and older; girls 16 and under are required to have a prescription.
http://www.citizenlink.com/2011/12/07/sebe...
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today denied a petition to make a possible abortifacient drug available to women of all ages without a prescription — overriding a Food and Drug Administration decision saying it would be OK.
Since 2009, Plan B One-Step — also known as the “morning-after pill,” because it may prevent pregnancy if taken within 72 hours following intercourse — has been available over the counter to women 17 and older; girls 16 and under are required to have a prescription.
http://www.citizenlink.com/2011/12/07/sebe...
